Kelley Library

Anxiety, by Charles H. Elliott, PhD, Laura L. Smith, PhD

eng

Includes bibliographical references and index

illustrations

index present

non fiction

Anxiety

bibliography

1227878711

by Charles H. Elliott, PhD, Laura L. Smith, PhD

For dummies

"If you feel like your life is spinning out of control, you're definitely not alone! While anxiety is a natural reaction to stress, for some of us, it can become all-consuming--and ultimately debilitating. Thankfully, there is plenty you can do to combat anxiety with the help of this approachable guide. Inside, find out how adopting proven techniques like pinpointing triggers, improving health and eating habits, and learning to let go can help you effectively and deliberately manage your worries--and take back control of your life."--, Provided by publisher

Introduction -- Detecting and exposing anxiety -- Analyzing and attacking anxiety -- Examining what anxiety is all about -- Investigating the brain and biology -- Clearing the roadblocks to change -- Battling anxiety -- Understanding feelings -- Rethinking your thoughts -- Busting up your anxious assumptions -- Mindful acceptance -- Facing fear -- Medications and other biological options -- Letting go of the battle -- Looking at lifestyle -- Meditating as part of a healthy lifestyle -- Zeroing in on specific worries -- Emotional preparedness during a pandemic -- Facing a career crisis and financial woes -- Keeping steady when the world is shaking -- Racism and anxiety -- Keeping out of danger -- Helping others with anxiety -- When a family member or friend suffers from anxiety -- Recognizing anxiety in kids -- Helping kids conquer anxiety -- The part of tens -- Ten approaches that just don't work -- Ten ways to deal with relapse -- Ten signs that you need professional help -- Appendix: resources for you

Anxiety for dummies